How severe is CVE-2024-37224?

CVE-2024-37224 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2024-37224 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (43rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-37224?

CVE-2024-37224 affects Smartypantsplugins Sp Project & Document Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-37224?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

Does CVE-2024-37224 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-37224 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-36512.

When was CVE-2024-37224 published?

CVE-2024-37224 was published on 2024-07-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-37224

CVE-2024-37224 is a high-severity vulnerability in Smartypantsplugins Sp Project & Document Manager with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-22.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (43rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-36512
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Smartypantsplugins Sp Project & Document Manager
Published: 2024-07-09
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') vulnerability in smartypants SP Project & Document Manager.This issue affects SP Project & Document Manager: from n/a through 4.71.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-37224?: Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') vulnerability in smartypants SP Project & Document Manager.This issue affects SP Project & Document Manager: from n/a through 4.71.
How severe is CVE-2024-37224?: CVE-2024-37224 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-37224 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (43rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-37224?: CVE-2024-37224 affects Smartypantsplugins Sp Project & Document Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-37224?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2024-37224 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-37224 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-36512.
When was CVE-2024-37224 published?: CVE-2024-37224 was published on 2024-07-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/sp-client-document-manager/wordpress-sp-project-document-manager-plugin-4-71-directory-traversal-vulnerability?_s_id=cve

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:smartypantsplugins:sp_project_\&_document_manager:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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